The Calgary Real Estate Podcast

Welcome to our first episode of the new year, where we chat about the current real estate market and what we anticipate for the year ahead!

For more information, or to get in touch to learn more about the Calgary real estate market, please reach out to us at the Richardson Group at Sotheby's International Realty Canada.  

Calgary's real estate market continues to report strong trends in sales, demand and pricing. Kim and Barb sit down to chat about what they are experiencing first hand in the Calgary market, and the Q2 CREB Housing Market Report. 

Thinking of purchasing an investment property but unsure if you want to handle the tasks that come along with being a landlord? Then you may want to consider a professional property manager to take care of your rental properties!

Residential Leasing Group takes the stress of property management off your hands, from providing specialist advice on your properties, to finding quality tenants, and managing and maintaining your property. This includes the day to day tasks of collecting rent, paying bills and taxes, conducting inspections, addressing tenant needs and managing the lease agreement process, allowing for owners to have a seamless experience with their rental properties. Brad Currie, Broker & President joins us in episode 29 to discuss Calgary's current rental market, and his property management journey.

To learn more about Residential Leasing Group follow the link here.

And to connect with Barb, Kim or any of the members at the Richardson Group at Sotheby's International Realty, please reach out at the following link:
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Kim and Barb are joined by special guest, Tara Beattie, Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Connection, for a discussion on navigating the financial side of purchasing a home from pre-approvals to down payments, interest rates, first time home buyer incentives, competitive offer scenarios and more!

For more information or to get pre-approved, please reach out to Tara at Mortgage Connection!

And to start your home buying experience, please reach out to Kim and Barb at the Richardson Group at Sotheby's International Realty Canada. 

In episode 27, Barb and Kim recap the past year in residential real estate in Calgary while looking ahead at 2023.

Interested in learning more about the Calgary Real Estate Market? Please reach out to us at Richardson Group at Sotheby's International Realty Canada. We would love to chat! 

Does Calgary's retail landscape follow a similar pattern as residential from an investment perspective? In episode 26, Kim and Barb are joined by Matthew Dunn, Alberta Area Real Estate Manager for one of the most well known brands in the world, McDonalds. Matthew brings 35 years of real estate knowledge to the conversation which provides an overview of not only Calgary's retail landscape, but residential as well and the similarities in finding the perfect site whether it be a personal rental investment or a McDonald's long term investment site. 

Interested in learning more about Calgary's real estate landscape and opportunities? Please reach out at Richardson Group!

Buying a home is one of the largest investments in ones life! There are five steps that a home buyer should take before going out to view homes to help streamline their home buying process which are discussed in this episode of the Calgary Real Estate Podcast. 

Barb and Kim sit down with President and CEO of Sotheby's International Realty Canada, Don Kottick, to discuss the Canadian housing market, increasing rental rates, global factors impacting the real estate market and more!

For more information, or to learn more about Calgary's housing market, please reach out to us at Richardson Group. 

We are back with a mid-year Calgary market update!

Calgary's real estate market had a very strong first half of 2022. Rising interest rates are beginning to shift conditions towards a more balanced market. While the pressure from the increasing interest rates will continue to play a role in the market in the months to come, there are many reasons why Kim and Barb remain bullish on the Calgary housing market. Tune in to find out why!

To learn more about the Calgary Real Estate Market, please reach out to us at Richardson Group at Sotheby's International Realty Canada! 

In episode 22, Kim and Barb sit down with Mortgage Agent, Tim Kowalyck, from Axiom Mortgage Solutions to discuss a very crucial part of the home buying process, obtaining a mortgage!

Follow the links below to learn more.

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